Florida bass artwork created by last year’s 4-6th grade, freshwater runner-up, Hannah Wang. Calling all young artists!…
Month: September 2024
What is the current status of BS Ranch and Farm?
What will happen to the 400,000,000 lbs of toxic sewer sludge, and septic that is laying…
SEU to Hold Constitution Day Event with Former Florida Supreme Court Justice
Southeastern University’s (SEU) American Center for Public Leadership (ACPL) will host its annual Constitution Day event…
Polk County Fire Rescue Chief Resigns
County Manager Bill Beasley has accepted the resignation of Hezedean A. Smith, DM, effective Monday, September…
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day
The Polk County Supervisor of Elections is partnering with local organizations to join in a nationwide…
Allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of funds were made against Lee County Sheriff Marceno. And yes, they involve a former gambling buddy
Bonita Springs jeweler Ken Romano didn’t hide his association with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. The…
Publix Recognized on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail List for the 11th Consecutive Year
Some more positive news for a retailer that’s been on a roll as of late, with…
Lakeland man who’d previously filed a complaint against Lakeland police calls new arrest ‘retaliation’
A man says Lakeland police have had it out for him ever since he filed a…
How is Polk County preparing for Florida’s new homeless camping and sleeping law?
B/W Photos by Chris Elrod An anti-public camping and sleeping law will be going into effect…
Central Florida Food Festival takes over stunning Bonnet Springs Park
Bonnet Springs Park (600 Bonnet Springs Blvd) will host the first-ever Central Florida Food Fest on…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Exciting news from Lakeland International Airport for all our traveling mothers
Exciting news from Lakeland International Airport for all our traveling mothers, we’ve just installed a brand…
Here’s something really nice
The tombstone and gravesite you see in these photos are at Mount Tabor Cemetery in Lakeland.…
Polk County man accused of shooting into neighbor’s home then overdoses during SWAT standoff
A dispute between neighbors over one not lighting a cigarette for the other early Wednesday morning…
Teenager accused of murdering mother with knife in Auburndale
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that a teenager has been charged in the murder…
39-year-old man dies in crash on Lakeland’s Memorial Boulevard
A 39-year-old Auburndale man died in a crash on Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland on Wednesday morning.…
44th ANNUAL LAKE MORTON SWAN ROUNDUP WILL TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 8th
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
LAKELAND CARDBOARD BOAT CHALLENGE TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 12TH
WHO: Lakes Education/Action Drive and the City of Lakeland WHAT: 19th Annual Cardboard Boat Race & Lakes Festival WHERE: Lake…
WUCF’s Florida Road Trip is Back on the Road for Season 10, First Stop is Lakeland
WUCF premieres the 10th season of Florida Road Trip this week where viewers can explore Florida’s history and…
Kennel Statistics for Polk County Animal Control
From 1/1/24 to 8/8/24 3427 animals put to death at PCAC
Polk County Commissioners are aware of the current situation at Animal Control
Editorial Polk County Commissioners are aware of the current situation at Animal Control and some of…
Publix introduces new milk-infused cakes
Seven new flavors come to Publix stores Florida’s home-grown grocery chain Publix is rolling out a…
Francine strengthens into a hurricane ahead of forecasted Wednesday landfall
Francine was upgraded to a hurricane on Tuesday night. The system became a tropical storm in…
SEU Welcomes Its Most New Students During Record-Breaking Year
This fall, Southeastern University (SEU) has welcomed its largest number of new students in the university’s…
The Trump vs Harris debate is Tuesday night
Tuesday marks the first – and only – scheduled presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris…
Polk County man killed in ‘targeted’ shooting
A Polk County man was killed in a shooting in unincorporated Lakeland Tuesday morning, according to…
TS Francine To Upgrade To Hurricane Along Gulf; 2 Systems In Atlantic
The Gulf Coast’s Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane in coming days, possibly…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller A Washington-based watchdog group, the Campaign Legal Center asked the Office of Congressional…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Polk County’s Solid Waste Division Introduces Two “Green” Initiatives
Most people know Polk County is discontinuing its curbside recycling collection service, but did you know…
Book vending machines coming to Polk County
Polk County’s library system was one of the first in the country to use book vending…
Florida woman crashes Thunderbird because she was shaving… her nether regions
Do you ever multitask while driving? Taking a call or adjusting the radio is one thing,…
Gas prices in Florida just plunged by double digits
Gas prices have dropped in Florida by 13 cents this week, according to AAA. Prices in…
Florida Ranks No. 2 for Daily Overdose Deaths — 19 Fatalities Per Day, CDC Data Analysis Reveals
Recent CDC data shows that approximately 280 people died from drug overdoses each day in the…
New Republican Headquarters Grand Opening
Everyone is invited to the OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING of the New Republican Headquarters on Saturday, September…
2 injured and 3 arrested after fight over cat leads to shots fired in Lakeland
Three people were arrested after a fight over ownership of a cat led to shots being…
Legendary actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for his innumerable movie roles and the booming voice…
The seed we plant will bring a harvest, of some kind.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette When it comes to life, there are no guarantees. A few people…
Florida DOT offers an open house in Lakeland with information on the US 98 widening project
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold an open house Tuesday in Lakeland to provide information…